Upside Down Catfish

The Upside Down Catfish is a cool and unusual addition to your aquarium. It only grows to about 3 inches when fully grown. Known for swimming upside down, this unique behavior helps the fish find food on the water’s surface and under leaves or rocks. They love hiding, so be sure to include caves, driftwood, or plenty of plants in their tank.

These peaceful fish are perfect for a community tank and mix well with other species. A 29-gallon tank with a soft bottom and ample hiding spots will make them feel at home. Furthermore, they’re easy to care for and enjoy a varied diet. Whether you’re new to fishkeeping or have years of experience, the Upside Down Catfish is a fun and rewarding choice!

Set-Up Your Tank

• Make sure it all works: We suggest your tank be set-up for at least 24 hours before ordering fish to ensure all equipment is working.
• Use a heater: GloFish® fish enjoy tropical temperatures of 76-80F.
• Make Them Shine Their Brightest: GloFish® fish absorb light and then re-emit it, so their unique fluorescent colors will appear brighter and more vibrant as the amount of light is increased. So the more blue light you have the more your fish will shine!

Add Your Fish

• Follow this acclimation guide to make sure they adjust to their new home.

Feed Your Fish

• Feed two to three times daily, in small amounts, only as much as your fish can eat in a minute or so.
• Danios, tetras, and barbs GloFish Special Flake food or GloFish® MicroCrisp Food
• GloFish® Sharks and Cory Catfish need GloFish® Wafers.
• Treat all your fish to GloFish® Daphnia Treat that aids in digestion.

GloFish® fish are protected by United States patents, and their production and distribution are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”). Unauthorized production, distribution, intentional breeding, and sales or trades of GloFish® fish offspring are strictly prohibited without proper FDA approvals.

GloFish® fish are always available to be ordered. They are delivered Tuesday through Friday by 8pm via FedEx. See our shipping schedule.

Orders placed between Thursday 3:01am – Monday 3am EST → Arrive by 11pm on Tuesday
Orders placed between Monday 3:01am – Tuesday 3am EST → Arrive by 11pm on Wednesday
Orders placed between Tuesday 3:01am – Wednesday 3am EST → Arrive by 11pm on Thursday
Orders placed between Wednesday 3:01am – Thursday 3am EST → Arrive by 11pm on Friday

Temperature Delays: Fish are sensitive to high and low temperatures. To ensure your fish make the journey safely, we reserve the right to hold orders until the temperatures are safe for their arrival. This generally means no overnight temps of less than 32°F (40°F for barbs).